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These past few days have felt like a rollercoaster. Anyone else feeling this eclipse week and the shift of the Chinese New Year energy? And yet,I am feeling so grateful.
Grateful that we’re still breastfeeding, even at almost 3 years in.
Breastfeeding is such a personal journey between mama and baby. There are so many ways to do it, so many seasons, so many reasons. Every path looks different depending on life, support, and circumstance. And I just wanted to share a bit about what it has been like for us, it has been a lifeline!
We birthed our baby in a completely new place, without longstanding community or family nearby to help. Breastfeeding became our anchor- like truly, a calming agent for both of us.
Get him on the boob and write the email, finish recording the podcast, have the conversation you need with another, heck just watch a comedy movie in peace. It’s almost like having a little built-in assistant.
And then there are the hormones like the wave of love, the softening, the anxiety easing, the sleepiness that settles in.
When he gets sick, the comfort is immediate, he gets my immunity strength too. The closeness feels healing in itself. The nourishment goes far beyond food. Sickness heals gently and feels like even faster...
Breastfeeding is so much more than nutrition.
To us it is connection, safety, reassurance, peace, basically pure love.
And as a woman breastfeeding in my 50s, I also honor how this exchange supports me too, especially as my own hormones change and I think about long-term bone health. A doctor once reminded me that this season can carry protective benefits too. It truly feels like nourishment flowing both ways.
To any mama nursing beyond the 1 or 2 year mark: your path is yours. If you feel called to continue, continue. Keep nourishing yourselves, keep trusting. And don’t let anyone diminish the magic of this once-in-a-lifetime bond. Before long this page will turn and the memories will last forever. Take many pictures and record many videos. For us, we are choosing to wean by observing and feeling ourselves as we grow. It has been such a blessing and gift to experience this, including the hard moments that come with it too, they have served me so much in my own patience building journey.

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When life gives you snow, make snow cakes! Finally we got snow. Earth is happy. We are too 💞💞

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I remember dreaming about this.
Today, THE EMPOWERED SOUL podcast: MC Mama Bird's Chirps has crossed 1,200 downloads, and it is now live on Pandora.
Grateful for every single listener. This is just the beginning.
Thank you for walking this path with me. The journey continues. 🌸
If you are a Pandora lover, here is our listing:
www.pandora.com/podcast/the-empowered-soul-podcast…

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Welcome the Chinese New Year's Horse! In this drop, we also attune to the 2026 Universal year 1 and some... A sweet companion to your day with a great cuppa tea or coffee, a journal, or while cutting veggies, house cleaning or organizing... or a stroll in nature. Made with love!

https://youtu.be/Ph1Y5D2urTs

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Happy Valentine’s Day beautiful souls! May every day be filled with love

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In Episode 34, MC Mama Bird sits down with poet, multi-media artist, and tea goddess Rachelle Mecca (host of Speaking of Tea) for a soulful Valentine’s conversation on self-love, creativity, astrology, and ritual.
This episode explores:
– Self-love beyond surface trends
– Tea as sacred ritual
– Poetry as healing
– Podcasting as feminine creative expression
– Living authentically and aligned
– Valentine’s Day from a conscious perspective

This is a mutual collaboration: Rachelle is my second guest on the show, and I’m also a guest on hers. A special moment for me, as I am someone's guest for the first time! So fun!

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Thank you, Creation, for what's already moving and growing. I recognize you in all your ways- from the subtle to the gross. Noticing and thanking what's already growing announces to the universe: more of this please! And the spirit world and your invisible helpers smile back, happy they have been recognized and thanked by your beautiful heart.

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I loved this weekend's meditations in my Abundant Life community:
Trust The Pause
When patience serves more than action.
Pauses and rest have a purpose.
Things need time to integrate and assimilate.
Question the belief that if we relax, things will fall apart or we will miss our chance.
You are allowed to feel great even when nothing has happened yet.
Loosen the grip so that alignment can do its work.
Notice how the world does just fine without our supervision.
What would happen if we don’t rush what is unfolding?

1 week ago | [YT] | 1

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My old wine goblets are now my green drinks cups! We haven’t had any alcohol in 45+ days! I haven’t drank lots for years anyway but this commitment has truly been magical for us! I love how my body feels - wagging her tail! We mixed it up with today’s green drink. A bit from the juice ingredients & a bit from the Popeyes smoothie! Yumm. Changed it up w oat milk & gojis that are full of protein. A vegans dream! I’ll add this tweak to the recipe online! One fun factor for today!

healtruelove.com/2026/02/06/mama-getting-her-pink-…

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healtruelove.com/2026/02/06/mama-getting-her-pink-…

Roses are red, pink is back!
A Valentine’s reflection on mama, identity, and loving yourself.
Also if you are curious about my green drink and collagen smoothie ingredients, you will find that and some here. Made with love and may your Valentine's month be overflowing. xo!

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